Westlife were an Irish boy band formed in 1998. They are to disband in 2012 after their farewell tour. The group's line-up was Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, and Brian McFadden (left the band in 2004). Westlife have sold over 45 million records worldwide which includes studio albums, singles, video release, and compilation albums. Despite the group's worldwide success, they only have one hit single in the United States, 'Swear It Again', which peaked in 2000 on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 20. The band were originally signed by Simon Cowell and are managed by Louis Walsh. The group have accumulated 14 number-one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, tying with Cliff Richard.